Lesson Title:

 

 

 Memory

Subject Area:

 

 English

Grade Level:

 

 Tenth

Unit Title:

 

 Themes in The Giver by Lois Lowry

HSCE:

 

CE 1.2.3 Write, speak, and create artistic representations to express personal experience and perspective (e.g., personal narrative, poetry, imaginative writing, slam poetry, blogs, webpages).

CE 1.3.1 Compose written, spoken, and/or multimedia compositions in a range of genres (e.g., personal narrative, biography, poem, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, summary, literary analysis essay, research report, or work-related text): pieces that serve a variety of purposes (e.g., expressive, informative, creative, and persuasive) and that use a variety of organizational patterns (e.g., autobiography, free verse, dialogue, comparison/contrast, definition, or cause and effect).

CE 1.3.3 Compose essays with well-crafted and varied sentences demonstrating a precise, flexible, and creative use of language.

NETS-S:

 

1.b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

2.b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

6.a. Understand and use technology systems

Essential Questions:

 

 

Objectives:

 

Students will create a presentation on Prezi that describes one of their fondest memories. They will present their Prezis to the class. After presentations students will write a response, in short essay form, to the following questions: Would you give up your fondest memory if it meant you would also be able to forget your most painful memory? Why or why not?

Tools and Resources:

  1. An Internet capable computer
  2. Prezi website
  3. Projector
  4. A copy of The Giver by Lois Lowry

Rationale:

 

 

 

 

Sequence of Activities:

Anticipatory Questions/Activity:

 

 

Body of Lesson Plan:

Segment #1

(Artifact: link to real world, website, book, picture, etc.)

 

 

Segment #2

(Factual information/Vocab

Includes sample feedback loop)

 

 

Segment #3

(Includes multiple intelligence strategy:

Hands-on, small groups, reteaching strategy)

 

Segment #4

(Detailed directions on how to complete activity)